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OXI 7865

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,731 mi
Last recorded166,731 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXI 7865
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2010 166,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 157,025 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2009 151,674 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 147,417 miles

near side rear park brake may require servising

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes may require servising

rear coil springs weak

rear suspension begining to show signs of wear

Fail 19 May 2008 147,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

near side rear park brake may require servising

rear brake pipes corroded

rear brakes may require servising

rear coil springs weak

rear suspension begining to show signs of wear

Pass 20 Nov 2006 138,482 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 138,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake pipes begining to corrode

rear brakes may requre servising

Pass 7 Nov 2005 131,224 miles

power steering fluid saturateing steering box, may be overflow, may be leaking

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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OXI 7865 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OXI 7865, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OXI 7865 registered?

OXI 7865 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OXI 7865 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXI 7865 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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